Signal Intelligence Analyst-Senior level

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Position Summary 

Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Signal Intelligence Analyst to support advanced mission operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux system expertise, network protocol analysis experience, and an understanding of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) operations and reporting. This role requires analytical problem-solving, scripting capability, and the ability to work with large datasets and complex networked systems. 

CLEARANCE LEVEL-Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph  

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyze and interpret signal data to support mission and operational requirements 

• Conduct network protocol analysis and identify signal structures and payload characteristics 

• Utilize Linux-based systems for data processing, analysis, troubleshooting, and automation 

• Develop and maintain scripts to automate workflows, parsing, and system tasks 

• Support testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of client/server and web-based applications 

• Perform protocol and metadata analysis across multiple communication layers 

• Assist with system monitoring, performance tuning, and operational support activities 

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operational teams to resolve technical issues 

• Create technical documentation, reporting products, and operational summaries 

Required Experience 

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience 

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or BASH 

• Extensive knowledge and experience using the Linux command line, with expertise in the following: 

• Advanced file operations 

• Managing system services 

• Remote navigation and file operation 

• Writing and debugging shell scripts (using BASH) 

• Basic system monitoring and performance tuning 

• Large dataset manipulation 

• Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark 

Desired Skills and Experience 

• Understanding of basic Signals Intelligence operations and reporting 

• Experience testing and debugging issues with Client/Server Web-based applications 

• Familiar with common configuration file formats: XML, JSON, YAML, etc. 

• Experience creating and maintaining Grafana dashboards 

• Advanced knowledge of OSI model, analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark, TRAILMAPPER